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19/8/2014
Beat The Burglars - Home Security Tips From SafeChoice
As the nights draw in and temperatures drop and we start to prepare for the onset of winter, we need to be mindful that burglars often strike under the cover of darkness. Window and door manufacturers, SafeChoice, have some useful tips to making your home safe and secure this winter.
19/8/2014
University of Glasgow Academic's [AT]LegoAcademics Twitter Account Goes Viral![Thumbnail for article : University of Glasgow Academic's [AT]LegoAcademics Twitter Account Goes Viral](image_cache/na4677_tn.jpg)
A University of Glasgow researcher has created a viral twitter account about day-to-day life in academia illustrated by Lego figures. Dr Donna Yates, an archaeologist in the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, stages the [AT]LegoAcademics scenes using Lego's 'Research Institute' set, designed to promote a diverse and empowering view of academia to children.
18/8/2014
Highland pupils go back to school on 19 August
Highland pupils go back to school tomorrow (Tuesday 19 August 2014) following a teachers' in-service today (18 August). Chairman of The Highland Council's Adult and Children’s Services Committee, Councillor Alasdair Christie said: "There is great change in progress for all those with a stake in Education in the Highlands including our, pupils, parents, staff and our partners in building new schools in the region.17/8/2014
Theft from a motor vehicle in Wick
Police in Wick are appealing for witnesses to a theft of hub caps from a gold coloured Citroën car at Riverside car park, Wick, which occurred on 16th August 2014 between 1240 hours and 1410 hours. Police are interested in any sighting's of suspicious person's and/or vehicles in the area of Riverside car park, Wick on this date.16/8/2014
Assault On Wick To Thurso Bus
Police Scotland are carrying out investigations into an incident that took place on the Wick to Thurso bus about midnight on Friday 15th August. They are asking for any witnesses to this incident to contact them.16/8/2014
Bower Gala 2014
See all the 2014 photos in the photo gallery..
16/8/2014
Bower Gala 2014
Photos from Bower Gala 2014. See the gallery link above..
15/8/2014
Probationer teachers welcomed to the Highlands for 2014
One hundred and eleven probationer teachers were welcomed to the Highlands today (15 August 2014) at an induction meeting held at Milton of Leys Primary School, Inverness by Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of The Highland Council's Adult and Children's Services Committee. Councillor Alasdair Christie, Chairman of the Council's Adult and Children’s Services Committee, said: "Welcoming Probationer Teachers to the Highlands is always a pleasure for me as their enthusiasm and commitment to teaching is inspiring.
14/8/2014
Local Family Raising Funds For Anthony Nolan - Can You Help?
To Whom It May Concern, ‘Euan's and Arran's Appeal - Making Money for Matches’ for Anthony Nolan Our two small sons, Euan (7) and Arran (4), have been diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Chronic Granulomatous Disorder. This condition means that their bone marrow produces faulty white blood cells, leaving them open to bacterial and fungal infections their bodies are unable to fight.
14/8/2014
‘Stub It, Bin It' - Council launches cigarette litter campaign
Councillor Graham MacKenzie, Chair of The Highland Council's Community Services Committee (centre) launches the Highland-wide ‘Stub It, Bin It!' campaign in Dingwall this week with Rosanna Zywietz, Waste Management Assistant (Awareness) Officer and Ian Wilson, Education and Enforcement Officer. ‘Stub It, Bin It!’...or pick up an £80 fine - that is the simple message of The Highland Council’s latest litter campaign aimed at smokers who carelessly dispose of their cigarette waste.
13/8/2014
Orkney Vintage Club's 31st Annual Rally
Owners of vintage vehicles converged on Hatson for Orkney Vintage Club's 31st annual rally on Sunday 10th august 2014, and were rewarded with good weather and a fine display of private, commercial and agricultural vehicles..
Who Do YOU Think You Are?
Wasn't the story of Julie Walters' Irish ancestors fascinating? (Who Do You Think You Are? Thursday 7th August at 9pm on BBC2 ) Did it make you wonder about your own family? For help researching your Family Tree, contact the Caithness Family History Society at www.caithnessfhs.org.uk or visit our office in Caithness Horizons, Old Town Hall, Thurso, on Wednesdays and Saturdays between 2 and 4 pm..
8/8/2014
Dunnet Viking Ventures
As in days gone by Dunnet Bay in Caithness was once again a venue for Viking activity this summer on Thursday (7 August 2014). Mini-Vikings invaded Dunnet Beach and undertook activities such as writing in Viking runes, hunting for treasure, milking the cow, spear the deer, tug O' war and the Viking kubb throwing game.
8/8/2014
TOP MARKS FOR EXAM RESULTS HELPLINE
97% of callers to Skills Development Scotland's Exam Results Helpline would recommend the service. This year's Helpline received 1200 calls during the first two days of operation.8/8/2014
Childcare provision and the independence referendum
POSTED ON AUGUST 7 2014 AT 13:00 on the Engender web site http://www.engender.org.uk/news/blog/guest-blog-childcare-provision-and-the-independence-referendum/ By Craig McAngus This guest blog by Craig McAngus was originally posted on the Scottish Centre on Constitutional Change website. He is currently researching the implications of constitutional change for gender equality.8/8/2014
Rape Crisis Scotland - Survivors Guide to the Scottish Justice System
This video is for anyone who is thinking about reporting a sexual crime or who has already reported and their case is currently in Scottish justice system. There are interviews with key professionals and an overview of how to report and what you may expect at each stage of the process.
6/8/2014
Flower-rich grasslands - brilliant for bumblebees
If you want to encourage a sward of wildflowers on your land, and help bumblebees pollinate the countryside, then the coastal grassland workshop at Castletown, near Thurso, Caithness on 19th August 2014 can meet your needs. Scotland's coastline is made up of a unique collection of habitats, all influenced by proximity to the sea.
6/8/2014
Wick Youth Discovery Day
Wick's Youth Network is inviting all youth organisations to the Wick Discovery Day on Saturday 13th September, from 11am-3pm at the Rosebank Recreational Park and Pavilion. The purpose of the day is to allow Youth Groups or workers operating in the Wick High School catchment to engage with the public for whatever purpose would best advance their activities and objectives.
6/8/2014
Ranger Events in August 2014
Make a Willow Fish. Wednesday 13th August.6/8/2014
SQA results 2014 - hard work achieves high performance for Highland pupils
Exam candidates across the Highlands got their results by text, email or by post on 5th August 2014. S4 pupils sat the new National exams for the first time.Search Our Site
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